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Turn Your Workouts into a Competition: Boost Motivation and Performance

Do you exercise alone? Adding a competitive edge to your sports routine can ignite your drive and help you unlock your full potential.

Research from the University of Pennsylvania reveals that athletes who incorporated competition into their training completed more workouts and attended sessions more consistently.

How can you introduce competition into your sports?

  1. Partner with a friend to challenge and push each other to new limits.
  2. Create a WhatsApp group with classmates or training partners to track and compete.
  3. Use a pedometer to set personal step challenges.
  4. Leverage activity trackers and apps to compete directly with friends.
  5. Strive to break your personal records.